Content Archive: January 2025

Maintenance and Modifications

Drones Could be Used For Airliner Preflight Checks

Working with NASA, company successfully tested autonomous inspection system on Boeing aircraft
Avionics

U.S. Army Evaluates Optionally Piloted Flight Deck for Helicopters

SkyOS technology could be used for Black Hawks and other military rotorcraft
Airports

Skyports' First UAE Vertiport Wins Technical Design Approval

Vertiport at Dubai International Airport will support Joby's eVTOL air taxi services
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Increases Pilatus Service Capabilities

It adds capability for the PC-24 and expands locations for the PC-12
FBOs

Jetex Slated To Develop Uzbekistan's First FBO

Company and country inked an agreement this week
Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy Receives Bipartisan Support for Top DOT Post

Duffy served in the House from 2011 to 2019 as a Republican representing a district in Wisconsin
Maintenance and Modifications

Taiwan Approves ExecuJet Malaysia for Bombardier MRO Work

Kuala Lumpur facility provides line and base maintenance for Challengers and Globals
Aircraft

Daher TBM, Kodiak Turboprop Deliveries Soar 11% in 2024

U.S. customer base continues to play a prominent role for company's turboprop singles
Engines

Amprius Says 'SiCore' Batteries Will Boost eVTOL Aircraft Performance

SiCore cells offer rapid energy delivery without compromising on endurance
Rotorcraft

FAA Updates Vertiport Design Standards for eVTOL Aircraft

Revised engineering brief seeks to harmonize eVTOL and helicopter infrastructure standards